The transfer bay
Chapter 27 The ventilation shaft was barely wide enough for one person. Metal groaned beneath their weight as Lucas led the way through the darkness. Behind him crawled Ethan. Then Amora. Claire. And finally, Sheriff Brooks, despite the pain in his injured shoulder. The only sounds were their breathing and the hum of machinery below. Lucas stopped. “We’re here.” He carefully lifted a rusted metal grate. Cool air rushed into the shaft. Below them stretched the transfer bay. A massive underground chamber buzzed with activity. Black armored vehicles lined the loading platform. Guards carrying assault rifles stood at every entrance. At the center of the room… A reinforced transport truck waited with its rear doors open. And beside it… Noah. His hands were restrained, but he
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